Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins Market Report 2026

The hydrolyzed vegetable proteins market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.75 billion in 2025 to $1.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of processed food manufacturing, rising use of flavor enhancers in packaged foods, availability of soy and wheat protein sources, expansion of convenience food consumption, adoption of industrial food processing.

The hydrolyzed vegetable proteins market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for plant-based foods, rising focus on natural flavor solutions, expansion of meat alternative products, growing investment in food ingredient innovation, increasing regulatory scrutiny on synthetic additives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of plant-based flavor enhancers, rising demand for clean-label food ingredients, growing adoption in meat substitute formulations, expansion of hydrolyzed protein applications, enhanced focus on umami flavor optimization.

The growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets is expected to propel the growth of the hydrolyzed vegetable protein market going forward. Vegetarian and vegan diets encompass dietary patterns that exclude foods of animal origin. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, sourced from plants, offers a versatile and sustainable solution for fulfilling the protein requirements of vegetarian and vegan consumers. For instance, in February 2023, according to Veganuary, a UK-based nonprofit organization that promotes vegan lifestyles through its annual January campaign, the number of official participants increased from 629,000 in 2022 to 706,965 in 2023, indicating rising adoption. Therefore, the increasing popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets is driving the growth of the hydrolyzed vegetable protein market.

The rising level of health consciousness among consumers is expected to propel the growth of the hydrolyzed vegetable protein market in the coming years. Health consciousness refers to the awareness, concern, and proactive efforts of individuals or groups to maintain and improve health and overall well-being. As consumers become more health-aware, hydrolyzed vegetable protein is increasingly perceived as a healthier alternative to animal-based protein sources. For instance, in June 2024, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based nonprofit organization, 54% of Americans reported following a specific diet or eating pattern over the past year. Interest in increasing protein intake grew from 59% in 2022 to 67% in 2023 and reached 71% in 2024, while nearly half of consumers aimed to consume more fresh foods, commonly viewed as healthier options. Therefore, increasing health consciousness is driving the hydrolyzed vegetable protein market.

Major companies operating in the hydrolyzed vegetable protein market are concentrating on innovation, particularly in developing clean-label, flavor-enhancing HVP blends, to meet rising demand for natural, plant-based ingredients and savory taste profiles in processed and convenience foods. Clean-label flavor-enhancing HVP blends are naturally derived formulations designed to enhance umami and savory notes without artificial additives, enabling manufacturers to create richer flavors while maintaining transparent ingredient lists. For example, in January 2024, Herbal Isolates PVT Ltd., an India-based ingredients and flavor technology company, launched Savouron, an advanced flavor-enhancing solution developed using a proprietary blend of hydrolyzed plant proteins and natural taste-active compounds. Savouron delivers clean umami, kokumi depth, and enhanced savory complexity across applications such as snacks, seasonings, sauces, and ready meals, while offering high heat stability, sodium reduction, improved mouthfeel, and a clean-label alternative to traditional flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate.

Major companies operating in the hydrolyzed vegetable proteins market are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Kerry Group plc, Symrise AG, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Givaudan SA, Tate and Lyle plc, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Griffith Foods Inc., Caremoli S.p.A., Caremoli Dien Inc., Dien Inc., Nactis Flavours, Aipu Food Industry Co. Ltd., Titan Biotech Limited, Chaitanya Biologicals Pvt. Ltd., Aarkay Food Products Ltd., PMV Nutrient Products Pvt. Ltd., Henan Hengernuo Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shandong Jianyuan Group Co. Ltd., Jones-Hamilton Co., Sun Impex International Foods LLC, Shanghai Bichain Industrial Chemical Co. Ltd., Astron Chemicals S.A.

North America was the largest region in the hydrolyzed vegetable proteins market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hydrolyzed vegetable proteins market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the hydrolyzed vegetable proteins market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The hydrolyzed vegetable protein market consists of sales of hydrolyzed sunflower protein and hydrolyzed almond protein. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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